2018 Erwin Hymer Group Uk Unclassified — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,365 MOT tests analysed for the 2018 Erwin Hymer Group Uk Unclassified, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 95.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.1%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.5% | 61 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.8% | 38 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.0% | 14 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 13 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.5% | 7 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 41 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 13 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 12 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 10 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 9 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.0% | 96 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.9% | 26 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 24 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 12 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.6% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,313 | 4.6% |
| 30-60k | 50 | 8.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 282 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 280 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 288 | 5.6% |
| 2024 | 257 | 7.0% |
| 2025 | 258 | 6.2% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Unclassified
Before buying a 2018 Erwin Hymer Group Uk Unclassified, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 4.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (4.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (1.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2018 Erwin Hymer Group Uk Unclassifieds pass their MOT?
95.3% of the 1,365 2018 Erwin Hymer Group Uk Unclassified MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Erwin Hymer Group Uk Unclassified?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by visibility (2.8%).
Does the 2018 Unclassified get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.6% in the 0-30k band to 8.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,365 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.